“Bien Faire is an ethical style guide and shopping resource for the conscious consumer, featuring products that are American made, fair trade, artisanal, and second hand.” For two years, Cara Bartlett (a contributor and friend of On the Willows) dedicated herself to purchasing ethically manufactured … Continue reading →

Over the winter I noticed that I was avoiding a decent size chunk of my closet. I was selecting the same type of outfit over and over again; leggings, a long sweater or cardigan, and boots. Now, to be fair, … Continue reading →

This is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In solidarity with the 0.5-10% of the female population who struggle with some form of eating disorder (according to the Academy for Eating Disorders), I’m going to reflect upon my own experience with … Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: Themba International recently launched an online men’s accessory shoppe. See below for images, links and the story of how Themba came about! Today is the last day to use discount code BLACKFRIDAY to receive 30% off your purchase. … Continue reading →